Adult Skills Workshops Coordinator

The Adult Skills Workshops Coordinator is responsible for planning, administering, and delivering engaging weekly workshops for members aged approximately 10‑40 with a diverse range of additional needs and disabilities. The role includes responsibility for activity planning, safeguarding, risk management, behavioural support strategies, and overseeing sessional support staff and volunteers.

Workshop Delivery: 36 Thursdays per academic year, 7 hours per session (9:00‑16:00) – 252 hours per annum.

Administration: 4 hours per workshop week – 144 hours per annum.

• Design and deliver high‑quality workshop sessions (36 per year) that promote social interaction, communication, and independent living skills.
• Create structured activity plans, learning outcomes, and session resources.
• Ensure sessions are inclusive, meaningful, and tailored to the needs and abilities of all participants.

• Uphold the charity’s safeguarding policies and ensure safe practice at all times.
• Conduct and maintain up‑to‑date risk assessments for activities, individuals, and the workshop environment.
• Record, report, and respond to incidents in line with organisational policies.

• Manage session budgets, source materials, and maintain accurate financial records of all expenditure.
• Oversee attendance records, sign‑in procedures, and collection of payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including behavioural strategies, measurable outcomes, and member support plans.

• Supervise, guide, and support sessional staff and volunteers to ensure a safe, positive, and consistent workshop environment.
• Lead briefings and debriefings as required, ensuring the team is well‑informed and aligned with session goals.

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively regarding attendance, progress, needs, or concerns relating to members.
• Represent the charity professionally within the workshop setting and the wider community.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Part‑time.

Job function:
Management.

Industries:
Strategic Management Services.